Podcasts Biscuits and Jam Podcast Jason Isbell On His Alabama Roots, Treasured Cast Iron Skillet, And New Album By Sid Evans Sid Evans Sid Evans is the Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living. He is responsible for the editorial vision, direction, and content for the iconic brand. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on October 3, 2023 Close About Jason Isbell To many outside the South, Grammy-winning musician Jason Isbell just may defy expectations of who a Southerner can be. Jason Isbell grew up in a small north Alabama town close enough to the Muscle Shoals area that maybe it was inevitable he would become a musician. But it was really the many musicians in his own family who first set him on his path. Now he’s got a new album out called "Weathervanes" and is looking toward a future in which perhaps his daughter will follow in the footsteps of both him and his wife, musician Amanda Shires. What Jason Isbell Talks About In This Episode His new album "Weathervanes"Growing up in Greenhill, a small town in AlabamaHis grandmother's cornbread and her unforgettable skillet His grandfather, who was a Pentecostal preacher and a musicianHolidays with his familyMuscle ShoalsHis own songwritingJohn Prine's influenceWorking with Martin Scorsese Quotes From Jason Isbell "My mom got my grandmother's skillet after she and my dad split up when I was a kid. She kept the skillet and gave it to me a couple Christmases ago." - Jason Isbell Jason Isbell I valued that time that I spent with John (Prine) about as much as I value anything. The way he saw the world and the details that he noticed, and the things that he allowed himself to be moved by, really sort of informed not just his work and his songwriting, but the way he lived, the way he interacted with his family and the people that he cared about. John was one of the only people, who in his 70s, would be watching the clock on stage because he wanted to play longer. You know, most people that age were ready to go to the hotel, go to bed, but John was always upset when it was time to end the show. — Jason Isbell "I'm grateful that I'm from the South, I am, because it gives me the opportunity to develop my personality in a more complex way than had I been from another part of America or another country. -Jason Isbell About Biscuits & Jam In the South, talking about food is personal. It's a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of Southern Living, sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they've been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road. Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Jason Isbell on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or everywhere podcasts are available. Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors Download Transcript Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit